45 episodes

The podcast for multi-passionate K-12 educators interested in creativity, entrepreneurship, wellness, and leadership. Discover how to start your own education-based business, use creative approaches like arts integration and STEAM, and take care of yourself in a rapidly changing educational landscape. With a down-to-earth conversational approach, this show helps all educators feel right at home.

The Sparkchasers Podcast Susan Riley

    • Education
    • 5.0 • 16 Ratings

The podcast for multi-passionate K-12 educators interested in creativity, entrepreneurship, wellness, and leadership. Discover how to start your own education-based business, use creative approaches like arts integration and STEAM, and take care of yourself in a rapidly changing educational landscape. With a down-to-earth conversational approach, this show helps all educators feel right at home.

    Essential Arts Integration Supplies

    Essential Arts Integration Supplies

    Art supplies can be broken down into two categories: Consumable and non-consumable. Non-consumable art supplies are things like scissors, paper punches, staplers, etc. Consumable art supplies or materials are items such as crayons, markers, pencils, etc.

    In today’s episode, we’re walking through our favorite consumable essential arts integration supplies, as well as how you can gather and organize them without a lot of upfront cost. Find all the show notes, links to recommended supplies, and more at artsintegration.com/sparkchasers

    • 22 min
    Become More Creative with Boundaries

    Become More Creative with Boundaries

    Creative Boundaries may seem like an oxymoron, but they actually serve in a symbiotic relationship. When we think of creativity, we might picture a person somewhat frazzled - their hair is askew, their clothes covered in paint, or they haven’t slept in days because they are so caught up in their craft. But the reality is that some of the world’s most creative people have very structured boundaries for their work. 

    In today’s episode, we’re going to dive into ways that boundaries can actually help your creative spirit thrive. Get all the show notes at artsintegration.com/sparkchasers/

    • 21 min
    Artivism with Danielle Coke

    Artivism with Danielle Coke

    When Danielle Coke's illustrations on Instagram took off, she wasn't quite sure what happened. Within one week in 2019, she increased her following by 300,000 people. Turns out, her art was also sharing a message. In today's episode, Danielle shares how she uses her gift for illustration and infographics as a means for encouraging dialogue around social justice. Her artivism is helping bridge divides and connect hundreds of thousands of people. And she says you can do it, too. Get all the show notes for today's episode at artsintegration.com/sparkchasers/

    • 29 min
    Motivating Students in Culturally Diverse Classrooms with Dr. Shaun Woodly

    Motivating Students in Culturally Diverse Classrooms with Dr. Shaun Woodly

    Not all children learn the same. And Dr. Shaun Woodly is on a mission to help teachers build connections and support all of their students reach their greatest potential. Tune into this episode where we'll chat about his Teach, Hustle, Inspire movement and how it's having a positive impact in culturally diverse classrooms everywhere. Get all the show notes and extra details at artsintegration.com/sparkchasers/

    • 23 min
    Storytelling in Math and Art with Ruth Byrne

    Storytelling in Math and Art with Ruth Byrne

    Be honest: when you think about math, do you have the urge to suddenly shrink and move to the back of the room? Well, art educator Ruth Byrne wants to change that. In today's episode, you'll hear Ruth explain how her passion project for Froebel's Gifts has truly made the biggest impact on her teaching this year.  This is also a great preview of her upcoming 2021 Summer Arts Integration and STEAM conference session. Trust me, you're going to love it.

    • 25 min
    We're All Dancers: An Interview with Shelly Hutchinson

    We're All Dancers: An Interview with Shelly Hutchinson

    If you've been curious about how to use movement and dance with your students, but are nervous about the process, Shelly Hutchinson has a message for you. In today's episode, you'll hear Shelly's best ideas for successfully incorporating dance into the classroom. Get all the show notes and details at artsintegration.com/sparkchasers

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
16 Ratings

16 Ratings

DanceWithDenney ,

Meaningful conversations in a fun way!

I absolutely loved listening to these podcasts on my drive to and from work. It was great to hear people make a positive out of everything happening right now and support arts teachers and students creativity!!

one of my take seats, don’t make it homework make it show in tell! This concept is exactly what our kids need, not to just sit and practice math problems, but to apply it to something that interests them and makes them enjoy school whether they are at home or at school AND STILL LEARN!

evhart ,

Amazing resource for educators!

The Sparkchasers podcast is a wonderful resource for all kinds of educators...not just art teachers! I highly recommend this podcast!

powerbonk13 ,

New STEAM teacher.

As a first year STEAM teacher in a new STEAM elective arts classroom. I’m loving this podcast. Thanks!

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